Axiocam ERc 5s Operating Instructions - Carl Zeiss

AxioCam ERc 5s
Microscope camera
Operating instructions

Control elements, indicators and connections
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Front of camera:
1 LED indicator
2 Manual acquisition
3 AWB: Automatic
white/gray balance
4 Receiver for IR remote
control
5 Card slot for SD/SDHC
memory cards
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2
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Back of camera:
1 USB port for data
transfer and power
supply
2 DVI signal via HDMI
port for monitor, TV
or beamer
3 S-Video connection for
recorder or monitor
Definitions
SD memory card: Digital storage medium for recording image data and
other information. On SD cards an amount of 4 GB of data can be stored;
up to 32 GB on new SDHC cards (HC=high capacity). SD cards should be
formatted on a PC to FAT32 format.
C-mount adapter: The C-mount is a standardized mounting thread
for camera lenses. In microscopy the C-mount is used to connect digital
cameras. So it is guaranteed that the image produced by the microscope
objective is large enough to illuminate the small camera sensors.
AWB (Automatic White Balance): The purpose of the white balance is
to calibrate the camera to the color temperature of the incident light and
thereby prevent color cast. However, the automatic white balance that is
normally used does not work, or does not work sufficiently well, in the case
of technical surfaces or macros. This is because these objects often do not
have any defined pure-white or color-neutral surfaces that the automatic
white balance can take as a basis for the calibration. Instead it uses the
average values of the individual red, green and blue (RGB) color channels
for reference. It is therefore necessary to perform the white balance
manually using defined color-neutral objects.
Parfocality: According to Professor A. Köhler, the focus plane set should
be retained when eyepieces or objectives are changed on the microscope.
Ideally, the object should appear just as sharp as it did before the eyepiece
or objective was changed. Today, this also applies to the phototube for the
acquisition of images using a digital camera: the sharpness of the camera’s
images should correspond to that of the image you see when you look
through the eyepiece. It is possible to set the parfocality of the camera even
with the help of a reticle in the intermediate image of the eyepiece or with
the help of an adapted monitor.

Find what you need quickly with the Infoflip
The Infoflip contains all the information and instructions you need to produce
the best possible photos using the camera and imaging software.
Further information can be found in the online help of the programs supplied
(F1 key) and in additional documentation on the DVD provided. We also offer
tips and tricks on the camera and programs on our Internet site.
Who the Infoflip is for
Ideally, you will have a good knowledge of microscope technology, educational
and routine microscopy and image analysis. The camera should only be
installed and operated by trained individuals who have been informed about
the possible risks associated with microscopy and the area of application in
question.
Your sales partner will also be happy to install the camera and the software.
Maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by trained personnel, e.g.
your sales partner or qualified personnel authorized by Carl Zeiss.
Before installing the camera, you must read the safety instructions on the
flap and the Functional description / use tab, which contains essential
information relating to the camera system.
We wish you every success in your day-to-day work with the camera system!

Symbols used
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Danger!
This symbol warns you about physical dangers! It is possible for injuries to be
sustained, including fatal injuries. The instructions that follow this symbol must
be observed!
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Caution!
In these situations damage may be caused to the microscope and camera. It is
also possible that imperfect imaging results may be achieved. Please observe the
instructions!
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Note:
Here you will find tips and tricks to help you achieve the best results.
For your safety
Please ! observe all operating instructions and instructions for use relating to
all devices that may be used in connection with the camera (microscopes,
microscope accessories, PC, etc.). Also take any safety instructions and
requirements that apply within your working environment into account.
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Danger!
Fatal injuries! Operating the camera in areas where there is an explosion risk,
in the presence of volatile anesthetic agents or in the presence of flammable
solvents, such as alcohol, gasoline or similar substances, can result in explosions
or deflagrations. Do not operate the camera in such environments!
Permanent damage to eyesight! The light beam at the uncovered
microscope port can be so bright as to cause permanent damage to the retina if
you look into it, which can lead to complete blindness. Please do not look into
the microscope port under any circumstances while the microscope’s light source
is switched on!
Cuts and bruises! The edges of the camera housing and the corners are sharp.
Handle the camera carefully to avoid injuring yourself! Avoid letting the camera
fall onto unprotected feet! Warn colleagues in the vicinity of the attached
camera against touching the housing!
Death and serious injury due to electric shock! The mains power adapter
works i with high voltage that can cause fatal injury. When using the mains power
adapter for the camera, you must check regularly that the power adapter’s
housing, its wall plug and the wall socket are not damaged. Handle the power
adapter with care and never let it fall onto hard surfaces!
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Caution!
Damage and imperfect results with incompatible microscopes!
Not all commercially available microscopes are suitable to be connected to
the camera. Please check this by consulting with the manufacturer concerned!
Always follow the instructions for the microscopes when it comes to connecting
and operating external cameras.
Damage ! due to short circuit! If the cable of the mains power adapter is
damaged, this can lead to a short circuit or loose connection; the camera will
then no longer function, or will no longer function reliably. Handle the power
adapter’s cable with care!
Damage due to defective connections! The standardized connectors
and ports for establishing connections to the camera are very small and can be
damaged if the connectors are inserted incorrectly. Check that the connector is
correctly aligned with the port before you insert it! Never insert the connector
forcefully or with a jolt! Never remove connectors by pulling on the cable –
always pull the connector itself!
Artifacts on photos due to dirt! Dust particles and fluff on the camera’s
filter glass show up in photos as spots and black points. Always store the camera
with the dust cap on. Make sure the environment is free of dust when you attach
the camera. Never touch the filter glass with your bare hands.

Functional description / use
Brief description of the camera system
The AxioCam ERc 5s CMOS camera is intended as a camera for connection to
microscopes and produces photos with a size of up to 5 megapixels. The image
data can be
• saved to a memory card (stand-alone operation),
• immediately viewed on a connected monitor, or
• immediately displayed via the configuration program and processed further
on a PC using the AxioVision programs (LE or full version).
Various standard analog and digital data interfaces make it possible to connect
the camera to different output devices for co-observation or recording.
The camera quality is configured and optimized by means of settings in the
configuration program supplied. This ensures that the settings are applied
during stand-alone operation – without connection to a PC.
Purpose
The AxioCam ERc 5s is a microscope camera that is suitable for use as an
accessory for educational and routine microscopy in laboratory environments
and for use by trained laboratory personnel.
• The camera must be permanently connected to Carl Zeiss light microscopes
or suitable light microscopes of other manufacturers by means of suitable
adapters.
• The camera must be connected to microscope ports intended for this
purpose; it must not be connected to the eyepiece.
• The camera is not suitable for fluorescence microscopy.
• The camera is configured and controlled by means of the PC software
supplied, which also allows the photos to be further processed and saved.
• The camera can be connected to co-observation and recording devices
by means of various standardized data interfaces. Only pre-fabricated,
standard connection cables may be used.
Obligations, assurances and exclusions
The envisaged uses of the camera system are general tasks and applications in the fields
of microscopy and image analysis.
This Infoflip and other information on the camera system provide only a general
description of technical procedures and instructions. It may not be appropriate to follow
the instructions in each individual case. Please contact the Carl Zeiss support team if in
doubt!
All user information on the camera system and this Infoflip are protected by copyright.
Carl Zeiss has reserved all rights to this information. The production of copies or partial
copies and translation into other languages are also not permitted without specific
written consent. Copies intended for personal use are excluded from this.
Carl Zeiss would like to point out that the details contained in all the user information
relating to the camera system are updated on an ongoing basis in line with any technical
changes that may be necessary. This Infoflip therefore only reflects the technical status
of the camera system at the time of going to print. You will find up-to-date information
relating to the instructions and the camera system on our website!
Before installing and operating the camera system, make sure you have read and
understood all the information in this Infoflip and in the other accompanying documents!
Carl Zeiss does not assume any liability or give a warranty for applications other than
those described here. The same applies to procedures that are not described in this
Infoflip and do not produce the desired result, or even result in damage.
Functional description / use

Included with product
Included in standard package
• AxioCam ERc 5s camera with dust cap
• A to Mini B type USB cable
1 Camera
2 USB cable
In addition:
• DVD containing the configuration program and the AxioVision LE imaging
software (upgrade to full version available as an option)
• Operating instructions (this Infoflip)
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Note:
A C-mount adapter for the transition between the camera and microscope is not
supplied! Order the adapter separately based on the required magnification and
the necessary adaptation to your microscope (also applies to microscopes from
third-party manufacturers). Carl Zeiss offers various camera adapter interfaces for
its own microscope lines. The smaller the numerical value printed on these different
adapters, the more of the image observed through the eyepiece is covered by the
camera ! image. In all cases the frame visible in the photo will be smaller than the
image observed through the eyepiece.
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Included in stand-alone package (optional)
This package can be ordered as an option in addition to the standard package.
It is useful for situations when you want to operate the camera without a
connection to a PC. In this case the image data are saved to a memory card.
• Mains power supply with country-specific plug adapters
• IR remote control to trigger the camera remotely
• SDHC type memory card with a capacity of 4 GB, incl. protective case
• Card reader for this memory card
• HDMI to DVI video adapter to connect PC monitors or beamers
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1 Power supply (with
country-specific
adapters)
2 Remote control
3 Memory card
4 Card reader
5 Video adapter
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Caution!
Imaging errors due to damage caused in transit! In spite of the padded outer
packaging, it is possible that damage may be caused to the camera. Check that the
outer packaging or camera packaging does not appear to be damaged! Report any
obvious damage to the carrier and vendor.
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Included with product

Specifications
Camera
Sensor Micron MT9P031, 5 megapixels (resolution 2560 x 1920),
type: CMOS
Sensor size 5.7 mm x 4.28 mm, equivalent: 1/2.5“, diagonal: 7.1 mm
Spectral approx. 400-700 nm, IR blocking filter
sensitivity
Exposure time 10 µs to 2 s, max. 13 fps at 800 x 600 pixels
Color resolution 3 x 8 bit
Interfaces 1 x SD/SDHC slot, 1 x Mini USB 2.0,
1 x AV (S-Video), 1 x DVI (HDMI)
Optical interface C-mount, with corresponding adapters
Power supply via USB
Operation Dual color LED, red/green, flashing
indicator
Control Button for image acquisition, button for white balance
elements
Dimensions 65 mm x 65 mm x 63 mm (W x D x H)
Weight 250 g
Ambient
conditions
+5°C to +45°C, max. 80% relative humidity,
no condensation, free air circulation necessary for cooling
Stand-alone package (optional)
Power adapter Connection: Mini USB 2.0
Output: 5 V / 1 A
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, with country-specific
plug adapters
Remote control IR remote trigger
Memory card SDHC type with a capacity of 4 GB, in protective case
Card reader USB connection on PC side, suitable for SD and SDHC cards
Video adapter HDMI to DVI
Relative spectral sensitivity AxioCam ERc 5s (incl. IR filter)
Relative spectral sensitivity
Wavelength (nm)

Installation of the camera
Attaching the camera to the microscope
Screwing the C-mount adapter onto the camera
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Note:
Select the C-mount adapter that offers the required scale of magnification and is
suitable for your microscope. The C-mount adapter is not included with the camera
and must be ordered from Carl Zeiss.
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1 The room should be free of dust to ensure that
the camera interior remains dust-free. Use a
table with a padded surface that will prevent
damage to the camera and C-mount adapter in
the event that they are dropped.
2 Remove the dust cap from the sensor opening.
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3 ! Ensure the C-mount adapter is placed onto the
camera thread straight so that the thread is not
damaged when you screw it on.
4 Carefully screw the threaded end of the C-mount adapter into the thread
on the camera housing. Screw the adapter in hand-tight.
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Screwing the camera with adapter onto
the microscope
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Danger!
Permanent damage to eyesight! Switch off the microscope illumination!
1 Remove any dust cap that may be present from the microscope’s
phototube.
2 Place the unit comprising the camera and C-mount adapter onto the
microscope’s phototube.
3 Align the camera by rotating it so that
the front of the housing (where the
model name is shown) is parallel to the
front of the microscope, i.e. is pointing
towards the eyepiece (see image
on right).
4 Fasten the camera:
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In the case of adapters that are fastened
to the interface using 3 set screws: using
a 3 mm hex key (as supplied with ZEISS
microscopes), carefully turn the screws
hand-tight, one after the other, on the
flange of the microscope (see image at
bottom right).
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In the case of adapters with outer thread:
place camera onto interface, align it and
fasten it to the microscope by turning the
outer thread.
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When you acquire your first photos,
check the correct alignment and
sharpness of the camera via live image on an adapted monitor or PC.
If necessary, repeat the procedure.
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Caution!
Filter holder on the camera can come loose, meaning parfocality is lost! Before
correcting the alignment, you must loosen the adapter so that the camera can be
turned easily.
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Installation of the camera

Operation without PC connection
Operating the camera without PC connection
In this operating mode you trigger the acquisition of images manually using a control
button on the camera or by means of the optional remote control. The camera then saves
the image data to an SD card in the card slot on the camera. For this you need:
• SD memory card
• Mains power adaptor with USB cable and Mini type connector
• Remote control (optional)
These components are all part of the stand-alone package, which is available as an
option.
Connecting the power supply
1 Insert the mains power adapter into a wall socket.
2 Insert the Mini USB connector on the
mains power adaptor’s connection cable
into the small port on the bottom left of
the back of the camera. Make sure that
the connector is aligned correctly, the
wider edge must be at the top!
The LED on the top lights up red for around
ten seconds while the camera is initializing.
As soon as the LED turns green, the camera
is ready.
Inserting memory card for operation without PC
1 New memory cards must first be
formatted on a PC. Select the FAT32
filesystem format.
2 Slide the SD or SDHC memory card
gently into the horizontal card slot with
the gold contacts to the front and
pointing downwards. As soon as it
clicks, the card is in place.
If you later wish to remove the memory
card, press it further into the card slot and it
will then spring out again automatically.
Acquiring your first image
1 Switch on the microscope’s illumination again.
2 Place the desired object onto the slide.
3 Focus on a color-neutral structure on the object, in such a way that it fills the
image.
4 On the camera, press the button on the right above the card slot, labeled AWB,
to perform the white balance. This is done within a second and can be used
immediately.
5 Set your desired frame.
6 Press the button labeled with the camera symbol.The camera acquires the image,
the LED flashes green briefly and the image is saved.
7 Remove the memory card by pressing it in further.
8 Insert the memory card into your PC’s SD card reader or the accessory card reader.
9 Start an image processing program of your choice that can read JPEG files, load the
image from the memory card and process your image as you wish.
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Note:
Activate the optical path for the camera when either using AWB or acquiring images.
If you have problems with the AWB please use a conversion filter to adjust the color
temperature of the illumination to the camera limit.
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Operation without PC connection

Operation with PC connection and software
Configuring and controlling the camera from
the PC
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Connecting the power supply and establishing a PC
connection
To control the camera from a PC it must be connected to the PC by means of a
USB cable. The PC also provides the power supply for the camera via this cable,
meaning that there is no need for a separate power supply.
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Caution!
Serious damage to the camera as a result of power spikes and electrostatics! When
you connect the PC and camera, serious damage can be caused to the camera.
In order to avoid this, please observe the following sequence when inserting the
connectors!
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1 Switch off the PC in order to prevent damage caused by power spikes and
electrostatics.
2 Check the USB cable for any signs of external damage.
3 Plug the flat USB connector into a free USB port on the PC.
4 Insert the Mini USB connector into the small port on the bottom left of the
back of the camera. Make sure that the connector is aligned correctly, the
wider edge must be at the top!
5 Now switch the PC back on.
If you later wish to disconnect the PC and camera again, proceed as follows
(always hold the connector while pulling, not the cable!):
6 First disconnect the connector from the camera housing.
7 Then pull the connector out of the PC port.
Installing configuration program and AxioVision LE
A DVD with a setup program is supplied. The setup gives you the option of
installing the configuration program for the camera, the free imaging software
AxioVision LE or both together.
To do so, follow the instructions in the dialog boxes on the screen.
When you perform the setup, the camera driver will also be installed at
the same time. In addition, when AxioVision LE is installed a check will be
performed to see whether an older version of the program already exists. If it
does, this will be updated.
A manual and online help for AxioVision LE can also be found on the DVD.
Configuring the camera
It is possible to configure the camera from the PC using the configuration
program. This allows a range of processes that take place in the camera to
be preset in detail. These settings are then saved onto the camera from the
configuration program.
With the help of the configuration program it is possible for the stand-alone
operation of the AxioCam ERc 5s to be individually configured. This means
that, using this configuration program, you can change various settings for
the images that you save directly onto the SD card when the button on the
camera is pressed. When the program is closed the parameters that have been
changed can be transferred onto the camera as presets (user settings) and used
automatically for your next images.
If the camera is used in stand-alone mode, these settings determine how the
camera stores the photos onto the memory card, even without a PC connection.
Operation with PC connection and software

Configuration program
Basic functions and settings
The configuration program offers numerous functions for processing
photomicrographs and for configuring camera ports. All changes made in the
configuration program are immediately visible in the live image in the large
field on the right.
The basic settings have been optimized in such a way for your first photographs
that most photos should already be usable.
The most important basic functions are explained below.
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Online help using F1 function key
All functions are described in detail in the online help.
[1] User settings
Saving of several individual presettings. These can be retrieved at any time, e.g.
for different employees/specimens.
[2] Automatic adjustment of the exposure time
Deactivation of the automatic adjustment of the exposure time. The value used
most recently is used as a basic setting. This is helpful for very dark or bright
objects, e.g. in the case of darkfield images.
[3] Saving and closing
This button gives you the option of transferring the settings currently specified
on the property pages to the camera’s internal memory and then closes the
program.
[4] White balance
Balance for a neutral color display that is close to reality (see also Definitions
on the cover!) To achieve this, set a color-neutral scene without a specimen
under the microscope. This should be illuminated as homogeneously as possible.
It should not be too bright and should on no account be a pure white tone!
Auto: Starts the measurement. This method only works if the object has colorneutral
gray or white surfaces.
Interactive: Allows you to define an individual reference point for the white
balance using the mouse pointer. Click on a color-neutral gray/white area.
3200 K: Basic setting for white balance. This setting has been optimized for a
light temperature of halogen light at 3200 K, which leads to image reproduction
that is closest to the impression of the image in the microscope’s eyepiece.
Configuration program

Configuration program (continued)
“Extras” property page
Sharpness
Emphasizes the object’s contrast edges.
A slight enhancement of sharpness
has been preset. This compensates for
the lack of sharpness that occurs in all
digital cameras due to the principles
behind their operation. Excessive
sharpness can, however, make the
image look unnatural!
Review Time
Defines the duration for which moving
images or object movements are
displayed. This varies between 1, 2, 5 or
10 seconds.
Calibration
Improves the image quality of acquired images by correcting defective sensor
pixels and defining the black reference. The camera’s calibration process takes
several minutes.
Note:
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When you perform this function, the camera should already have been switched on
for at least fifteen minutes. The camera must see an image that is completely black.
To achieve this, close the light path to the camera on the microscope. It is better to
detach the camera from the microscope for this calibration process and to cover the
sensor opening so that it is impermeable to light.
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“Saving” property page
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Naming
Enter a prefix into the text field that will
appear in front of the image number in
the file name on the memory card.
Resolution
Determines the image resolution, file
size and quality with which the detail is
reproduced.
Image Compression
The higher the quality, the more space
the image takes up on the memory card.
“Live Image” property page
An external monitor can be connected to the AxioCam ERc 5s to enable coobservation.
This can either take place via the analog S-Video interface or the
digital HDMI interface.
The HDMI signals can be displayed on a standard PC monitor as a DVI signal
via the video adapter, which is available as an option.
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Note:
It is not possible to display an HD signal (1080p/i or 720p/i) via the digital
interface. Furthermore, only one of the interfaces (analog or digital) can be used.
Co-observation in parallel to the PC is, however, possible and the camera can be
controlled via the software. The settings in the configuration program also have a
direct influence here on the display on the connected monitor.
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Configuration program (continued)

Configuration program (continued)
Select the desired interface and the format:
HDMI SVGA: display via HDMI port, resolution 800 x 600 pixels
HDMI VGA: display via HDMI port, resolution 640 x 480 pixels
S-Video PAL: display via analog interface in European television format
S-Video NTSC: display via analog interface in US television format
“General Settings” property page
Reload Factory Defaults
Resets camera to a defined status.
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Note:
Your individual settings will be lost during
this process!
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Time And Date
Setting Factory default
Autom. exposure activated
Sharpness level 0
Image preview 5 s
Prefix
image
Resolution 2560 x 1920
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Synchronizes camera with the date and
time indicated on your PC.
For your notes
Configuration program (continued)

AxioVision software
Software products
AxioVision (LE) is the free imaging software available from Carl Zeiss.
The program is installed in the manner described in the section “Installing
configuration program and AxioVision LE” on the “Operation with PC
connection and software” tab.
AxioVision (full version) is the standard software available from Carl Zeiss
for image acquisition, analysis, processing and archiving.
Acquiring your first image
The steps below describe the process for acquiring a simple image. You can
access the online help for each function using the F1 function key.
1 Start the AxioVision software (LE or full version).
2 If you have several cameras connected to the system, select the desired
camera in the Acquisition menu | Select Camera.
3 Switch the microscope’s light path to the phototube.
4 In order to display the camera’s live image, click on the Live button (or the
F3 key).
5 To adjust the camera and the live image display, click on the Properties
button. Enter the desired settings on the Display, Adjust, Frame and
General property pages.
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Set the exposure time: Adjust property page, Measure button
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Focus the camera image
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Select the frame
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Select the appropriate scaling for the objective: Pixel drop-down list
6 Acquire a single image using the Snap button.
7 To adjust the image subsequently, click on the Properties button and then
on the Display property page.
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Adjust the image individually: Brightness and Contrast sliders
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Set brightness and contrast automatically: Min/Max button
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Undo changes: Linear button
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Show scale bars in the image: Scale bar button
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Generating annotations: Draw in annotations button
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Adjust live image size: Navigator button
8 Save the image (ZVI image format) using the Save button or export the
image to an image format of your choice via the File menu | Export.
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Note:
The AxioCam ERc 5s differs from other AxioCam cameras from Carl Zeiss on account
of a number of functions. For example, the AxioCam ERc 5s already works with a
color profile in the live image. This means that it is no longer necessary to perform
an adjustment to the gamma value of the monitor.
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Additional software modules
Amongst the wide range of AxioVision software modules (LE and full version),
the following are particularly useful for the AxioCam ERc 5s:
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Module
HDR Imaging
Interactive
Measurement
Description
Extends the camera’s dynamic range. By acquiring a series of
exposures and merging the individual images to form one image it is
possible to achieve finer brightness gradations in the resulting image
and a wider contrast range.
Collection of measurement tools for analyzing images directly within
AxioVision. The results are displayed in tabular form or can be
embedded in special report templates.
AxioVision software

Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
LED not
illuminating
LED flashing red
LED illuminated
red
Acquisition and
AWB buttons do
not respond
Firmware update
does not work
No live image
of the camera
is visible in
AxioVision
Newly acquired
photos are not
visible on the
memory card
in Microsoft ®
Windows
Explorer
The file names
for new photos
are counting up
from 1 again
The camera
“forgets” the
settings
The camera is not
receiving power via
the USB cable
USB cable is not
connected to a
suitable power
adapter
Unsuitable USB cable
The camera is
indicating an error
The camera is not
ready for operation
The buttons are
disabled while
AxioVision is open
An SD card must
be inserted for an
update to take place
The camera is not
recognized by
AxioVision
Microsoft ® Windows
Explorer has not
updated the content
of the card
The internal counter
in the camera has
been set to 1
The battery inside
the camera is empty
Connect the camera to a PC that is running
or to the plugged-in mains power adapter via
the USB port.
Requirements: output of at least 5 V DC at no
less than 500 mA.
Use the original USB cable supplied by Carl
Zeiss.
SD card is full: insert new card or delete
images from the card being used.
SD card is write-protected: slide the tab on
the card to the “unlocked” position.
SD card is defective or not formatted: format
card; replace if error is not resolved.
Wait until initialization is completed (approx.
ten seconds).
Disconnect USB cable for ten seconds and
then re-connect; wait until initialization is
completed.
Activate acquisition from AxioVision or close
AxioVision.
Insert a formatted, unprotected SD card with
at least 10 MB of free memory space.
Several cameras have been connected to
the PC: select the AxioCam ERc 5s from the
camera selection menu.
The configuration program may have been
opened in parallel: close both programs and
then reopen AxioVision only.
Take the memory card out of the camera,
wait for three seconds, then reinsert it;
Microsoft ® Windows Explorer will now reread
the content of the card.
Check the setting in the configuration
program!
Note: each time the memory card is
formatted the counter is reset to 1.
The camera contains a lithium battery with
a service life of around five years. After this
time it must be replaced by the service team.
Troubleshooting

Care / Maintenance / Disposal
Care
Cleaning the camera housing
You can clean the camera housing from time to time using a dry or slightly
dampened, lint-free cloth. The housing is not water-tight, however. Do not use
harsh cleaning agents or solvents.
Cleaning the filter glass
Only use suitable agents for cleaning the filter glass! Dust on the filter glass
can be removed using an optical brush, blower brush, cotton swab, optical
paper or a lint-free cotton cloth. Please refer to the brochure “The Clean
Microscope” (www.zeiss.de/mikro - enter “The Clean Microscope” into the
search field) for further information.
Maintenance
Never open the camera housing! There are no components or control or
maintenance elements on the camera housing or inside the camera that the
user would be able to repair him/herself. If you are unable to resolve a problem
using the troubleshooting table on the back of this Infoflip, please contact the
support team! You will find the support address at www.zeiss.de/axiocam.
Disposal
The product and its accessories comply with EU directives 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
and 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
We have implemented a take-back and recycling process that ensures that
proper recycling is carried out in accordance with the aforementioned EU
directives.
Please contact your Carl Zeiss sales/service organization for details relating to
disposal and recycling.
This product must not be disposed of with domestic waste or using municipal
waste disposal services. In the event of resale, the seller must inform the buyer
of the need to dispose of the product appropriately.
For your notes
Care / Maintenance / Disposal

Marketer and support:
Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH
07740 Jena, Germany
BioSciences | Göttingen Location
Tel.: +49 551 5060 660
Fax: +49 551 5060 646
E-mail: micro@zeiss.de
www.zeiss.de/axiocam
M 60-3-0034 e - printed 09.2010
Infoflip is a registered trademark. This Infoflip is Made in Germany by Infoflip Ulm e. K. IF.G.13.00617.E.01